Precision Dynamics (PDC) reports that it
is implementing its Smart Band RFID wristband at KeyLime
Cove Water Resort in Gurnee, Illinois, USA. In doing so,
the resort will become completely cashless.

Scheduled to be completed in late February 2008, KeyLime
Cove Water Resort will feature 414 Hotel Suites, a
64,500 square foot waterpark and 12,000 square feet of
meeting space. PDC announces that its Smart Band RFID
Wristband will consist of PDC Smart Kiosks (with a
touch-screen monitor that allows parents to deposit
money into pre-funded children's accounts by utilizing
cash, credit cards or existing room credit), PDC Smart
SuperBand Wristbands as well as third party software and
hardware at the venue. yhuang This article is copyright
2007 UsingRFID.com.

Patron safety at heart

Robin Barber, Vice President of Advanced Marketing &
Technology at PDC, said: "PDC's role includes RFID
consulting and RFID project management services to
KeyLime Cove Water Resort making this facility
completely cashless. With the Smart Band RFID system,
KeyLime Cove Water Resort patrons will not have to worry
about carrying their keys or losing money. Also, there
is the added security of families being able to pre-fund
and monitor their children's purchases. It's secure,
easy to use, and increases park spending."

The implementation of the RFID wristband will provide
guests with new levels of ease and convenience. PDC is
working along with other third party software and
hardware partners to make the resort completely
cashless. The RFID applications will provide the resort
and its patrons with automated cashless point-of-sale
(POS), keyless entry to hotel rooms and lockers,
cashless vending, digital photography, and cashless
spending in the arcade using RFID enabled token
machines.

Technology vendors

Salto Systems has been chosen to secure keyless guest
room access. PDC's Smart Band is read by the guest room
lock and authorizes guests in their rooms. Guests no
longer have to worry about losing keycards while they
enjoy rides.

Micros Systems has been selected to deploy its Micros
9700 Hospitality Management System to support
point-of-sale requirements. In addition, several tools
from the Opera Enterprise Suite will be installed,
including a Property Management System, Sales and
Catering, and Web Booking applications.

cStar Technologies will provide RFID readers for
wireless vending. cStar's application, eDispense HT, the
engine behind cStar's Vending Genie Hospitality, will
deliver the same cashless payment method for all other
self service areas such as arcades, business centres,
photo booths and laundry facilities.

Namco Cybertainment will be responsible for the
installation, service, and management of amusement games
in the arcade and other areas at the resort. The company
will also be assisting with prize selection, ordering,
stocking, and maintenance at the redemption centre.

Jackson Digital Imaging will also provide RFID
technology. Each guest will receive a Smart Band RFID
wristband prior to entering the wet water rides.
Wristbands are scanned by an RFID reader to link the
guest with their photograph, which is later captured
during the ride via a triggering mechanism. Guests can
then view their photographs on monitors at the ride
exit. Throughout their stay, visitors can view ride
photos by scanning their wristbands at photo centres
located across the park.

Smarte Carte's electronic locker concession system uses
Smart Band wristbands to let waterpark and hotel guests
open their lockers with a wave of their wrist. The
Smarte Locker keyless locker system has revolutionised
the way park patrons gain access to stored personal
items by combining RFID access and multiple-entry
features to provide secure access, which in turn
encourages secondary park spending.

Finally, Ideal Software Systems will be providing the
RFID readers for the resort's token machines, and the
software to post token purchases to folio (i.e. room
accounts and pre-paid accounts).